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The following information provides an overview of the City of Vaughan’s Development Charges and is intended only to be used as a guide.Applicants should review the By-laws and consult with City of Vaughan Financial Planning and Development Finance staff to determine the charges that apply to specific development proposals.

Purpose of Development Charges

Development Charges are collected to assist in financing capital costs associated with infrastructure and municipal services to support growth.

Do I have to pay Development Charges?

Every development application is evaluated to determine to what extent development charges are applicable. You may be required to pay development charges if you are;

Constructing a new building(s)

Making an addition or alteration to an existing building(s) which increases the gross floor area or number of units

Re-developing a property or properties which results in a change of use

Making interior alterations that result in a change of use to all or part of a building or unit(s)

The City of Vaughan also collects development charges on behalf of The Regional Municipality of York and the York District School Board and The York Catholic District School Board.